I came back from Phu Quoc about a month ago, and still miss it so much. although, it was so weird because all the attractions were almost like a ghost town. I went to Grand World twice, and the 2nd time was on a Saturday Night. Unexpectedly saturday night was PACKED with tourists, music, and lights because there was actually a light show at 9pm. They had performances and fireworks on the lake! It was awesome, but every other day was just empty like you experienced. I also went to VinWonders and it was almost like disneyland, but better. It was so quiet so there were no lines whatsoever. i think the time you go really makes a difference, so I loved Phu Quoc so much.
I went to Phu Quoc last year for my birthday. I was there for a week. I went to the national water puppet theater and saw the most magnificent water puppet show about the history of Vietnam. They serve a several course elegant dinner before the show and there is a time before the show that they allow you to put on traditional Vietnamese clothing and take pictures. The show is a fabulous, well produced show. The kicker... I was the only person in the entire really beautiful theater but they still served the dinner and performed the whole show as if it were a full theater. To top it off, when the show was done, the entire staff including the puppeteers and the service staff, sang the Happy Birthday song to me, and they even gave me a couple of small gifts including a handmade paper heart with my name beautifully handwritten on it! I felt like a king! Best birthday in my whole life! There was even a Cajun steak restaurant on the island, (I'm a Cajun so that was a pleasant surprise) a Russian restaurant, and a pearl farm. Also many other interesting things there. I got a free upgrade on a beautiful room because of the lack of people at that time. I rented a moto for the week and went wherever I wanted! I love Phu Quoc! ❤
Phu Quoc sounds full of surprises! It’s always interesting to hear about the unexpected experiences travelers have. Thanks for sharing your honest perspective-definitely makes me curious to see it for myself
Grand world Phu Quoc is owned by the Vingroup the largest company in Vietnam. They seem to have boatloads of money to piss away on massive theme parks and EV cars . These types of parks appeal to locals but they would normally go when there are holidays and during TET . Not sure how sustainable these places will be without a constant flow of tourists from all over . Sun World on the south is fun for one day to go on the cable car but it is over built and empty as well . Phu Quoc is really just for finding a nice luxury resort on the beach that you can chill for a few days and then leave . There really isn’t much else to do the town is a dump and I wouldn’t recommend going on any speed boat tours there as they can be dangerous. Those dogs are actually only found on the island they are called Phu Quoc dogs and have that ridge of fur on their backs . They are really nice dogs very docile and good natured
Vingroup got more money than brains. Instant billionaire through corruptions think he can do anything until he step out to the real world thing doesn't go h is way. sad
I just got back from Phu Quoc and it was amazing. I recommend staying in the south part of the island because that’s where the best beaches are. Khem Beach 🏖️ ranked as one of the best beaches in the world 🌎
@ I had crap weather as well but that’s to be expected in October. Luckily for me my hotel was just across the road from Khem Beach so it kind of made things better. Unfortunately all those empty buildings were completed just before Covid hit and they never got going🦶. One of the locals told me the island 🏝️ is busier in November so I’m happy for them. Cheers 🍻
We go to Vietnam at least once every year and we came to Phu Quoc in 2023 on our only visit there. We stayed at the Crown Plaza near Grand World and loved the beach and pool at the hotel. Grand World felt like a ghost town and we found the restaurants and services there to be very expensive compared to the rest of Vietnam. Glad you kept a positive and happy attitude with the unfortunate things that happened!!!
This is the main point that people need to understand about Phu Quoc and that it is still largely rural! So it's best not to compare Phu Quoc with other places.
You should try traveling to Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province, 100 km from Nha Trang city. This is the ideal destination. Beautiful scenery, beautiful beach, delicious food and cheap, very cheap. The people are gentle, hospitable and friendly
Was there in September/October 2024, stayed at Vin Pearl Wonders resort, loved the resort but resort, parks and streets are deserted, went to the safari park which was ok with a few more people, but not overly crowded Thanks for the video 👍🏻😎
I just arrived back in Sydney after 4 weeks in Vietnam including PQ. We stayed close to you at The Shells. Enjoyed the island but we were here for 1 week. I believe it was maybe a few days too many. 4-5 is enough to see and relax
Wrong time to visit PQ, but go to town u could find delicious food just like “lẩu dê,” 7 goat dishes, or seafood at night markets. U could meet a swiss man speak Vietnamese very well, he said he’s so proud to be a Vietnamese son-in-law !😂
We are here now and had the most amazing weather and time we did grandworld which was packed the nights we stayed there and did all the attractions only 1 day and a half of rain busy everywhere
That's crazy! This was filmed only a few weeks ago 😄 definitely goes to show the weather differences! We'll need to head back and experience it in the sun!
Very hot though just the end of the rainy season so it was a gamble. We go back tomorrow to Ho Chi Minh for last few days and back to NZ did 8 nights in Phu Quoc probably a bit long we have a lightening storm tonight but no rain but a bit cooler which is nice I hope you come back sometime as the safari was hands down my fav thing
You should watch our ho chi minh video, not to push our own videos 😄 but literally just skip through to the banh mi part, it's a specific place and they are insane! (If you like banh mi of course)
Phu Quoc is one of those vacation destination, like Vung Tau beach town near Saigon where it's crowded during certain seasons and holidays and completely off when it's over, you get the whole city to yourselves, especially around noon.........When there's storms everything cut off, sea and air.....most Vietnamese from the southern tip come to Phu Quoc by sea, without them Phu Quoc is quiet enough, let alone airplanes....you guys really picked the wrong time, but if you're not in a rush this is one of those trip for contemplation. When you look back 10yrs from now all other trips are like mirages, and this is the most memorable one. Have a save trip.
Thats a good way to look at it, it's certainly going to be a trip we remember!! And who's to say we won't come back in better weather one year and see the rest of the island! 😊
Don't you guys Google the weather/season of the destination before travelling? It's the Monsoon season in Vietnam atm... hot, humid and rainy! Best to go there from December to February.
We do! But we travel all year so sometimes we end up in the wrong seasons 😄 we've never had trouble anywhere else in the world until this point though! Haha
About vinwonders. It was a massive private investment just before covid... so the companies that invested there actually put the rents so high, there is noone living there. But during the high season (and dry season), vinwonders, oceanrium, vinpearl safari and the waterpark are great (you would love the cable car ride!)
Wow, I actually love the concept of the theme park though it's a fine line between cool and tacky. It's sad to see it struggling. Hopefully they can try and entice street vendors and tour groups to try and build it back up. I think something like that would do so well in Australia too
Phu Quoc has a monsoon weather, with rain season from April to October. Coming to Phu Quoc at the wrong time is a waste of money. It’s easy to remember: winter in North America is a good time to visit Phu Quoc.
You should try traveling to Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province, 100 km from Nha Trang city. This is the ideal destination. Beautiful scenery, beautiful beach, delicious food and cheap, very cheap. The people are gentle, hospitable and friendly
Still looks good. But understand the disappointment, we avoided it because we tought that being stranded on an island with bad weather isn't fun, and instead we are spending more time in Thailand 😊
Hi guys, shame that your plan didn't go as planned. But please keep in mind next time, do your homework before setting off. This time of the year is normally stormy & just towards the end of the rain season, so it's hit & miss. I agree Ong Lang beach is probably the best option for this time of the year but the hotels that have direct access to the beach might be more expensive. I would pay extra to have a bit of that luxury. I also agree that Phu Quoc is over built. The area you visited and the Sunset town in the south called Mediterranean are mainly for the local tourists who can't afford to go abroad. I would avoid those areas. I would suggest hiring a local tour guide taking you to the local authentic spots like national park or fishing villages. I'm going to Phu Quoc in December. Fingers crossed the weather will improve
@@JordanandEmily How has it been holding up with all the travels checking it in everytime? Is the away carry on bigger size durable if checked in often as im looking to buy the same one but will be using it as a check in
Phu Quoc, great to note that you're in SE Asia you two!! Of course, tour Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hanoi up the island further up north if you want life OUTSIDE the island!! 😃
This is what I always do on my first day there (and any opportunity I get after that)... Get to the roof top bar of the Rex Hotel just before 5 pm to ensure you get a good spot. Have a few beers/cocktails and snacks, chill, enjoy the lovely breeze that comes from the river and watch the city comes alive in the evening. The buzz, the light show, people cruising, the history of the place. It is intoxicating and when you are ready, go down to join the people on the street or catch a grab to your favourite eating spot... Oh, how much do I miss Saigon!!!
Seems like you went to the island at the wrong time, and Grand World way too early in the day 😂 Later in the year, and day, and the vibe totally changes 😊
I went to Phu quoc in 2013 and 2019. Honestly there's nothing there that you cant see on the mainland. The beaches are ok, but Thailands beaches are much better. Yes, there's seafood but there are great seafood places all up the coast of VN. I think investors oversetimated the appeal of the place tbh which is why its like a ghost town
It was called serenity garden, we linked it in the description! It was suuuuuuper affordable, the rooms were big but run down and the pool was amazing haha so there's really good and bad, depends what you're after 😀
Dont go to PQ at the wrong time! Its fantastic in the right season but hey YT travellers usually do it all on the cheap so peak season is out priced for them. Pity
It's not the best time to visit Phu Quoc during the rainy season . You should wait until mid-December when the rain stops to go there . The best time to visit that island is between Mid-December and Mid-April to have the best weather ( no rain and not too hot ) . But don't go during Xmas , New Year and Têt holidays because of the crowd .
Bro, you made a rookie mistake I see... like the Philippines and Thailand, these months are rainy season / typhoon season in Vietnam, dont travel to islands...
@@TranHoangQuan Shoot! I'll be out there in November! I read that November is the start of the high season? I might change plans! Any recommendations besides the obvious on the mainland
@@destinationdezz1588 its 50/50 bro, november is like changing of the season. The dry season is coming in novemver en december. If u are lucky u will catch some nice weather. If u love adventure, I will recommend the north of Vietnam, like Cao Bang, Pu Luong, Moc Chau, Ha Giang.
I've traveled all over asia & now live on Phu Quoc Island. Sorry for your experience. Prior prepereration prevents piss poor performance should be the title of your video. The rainy season this year was mostly dry you showed up on the only week it was like that, a visit to vin wonders is a complete fail. This island has so much more to offer
I have not been to Phu Quoc, but have watched plenty of videos about overbuilt and underutilized resorts all around the island. The Grand World and the Sunset Town, the latter intended to be a copy of the Amalfi towns, are the typical areas meant for tourists. They look deserted this time of year, and I wonder how lively the areas are in the summer season. However, there are many more smaller subdivisions meant to be 2nd homes for the natives from mainland. They are left to run down, in fact many are abandoned, due to lack of buyers. Developers and real-estate investors in Vietnam are repeating the same mistakes made by their Chinese counterparts. PS. Seems to me a bit south of where you stay is the Night Market. Some recent videos show more tourists and activities even at this time of off-season.
Honestly you went to Vietnam on the wrong time, it raining season that why raining every day, you should try coming to Vietnam during summer or mid spring when everything is sunny and warm...
Chúc mừng hai bạn đến tham quan trải nghiệm du lịch Việt Nam.Hôm này các bạn đến với hòn đảo xinh đẹp Phú Quốc, chắc chắn đây là chọn lựa vô cùng hợp lý vì người Việt Nam đã đầu tư rất nhiều vào Phú Quốc để nơi đây trở thành thiên đường du lịch Việt Nam và ĐNA, chúc hai bạn thật nhiều sức khỏe để thỏa thích vui chơi, ngắm cảnh, trải nghiệm trong những ngày ở đất nước Việt Nam thân thiện, mến khách....❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Overtalking ! Yes ! Vietnam has been becoming the Sureal paradise of corruption , cheating , failure , bankruptcy……. So Welcome to the infamous Deepest Hell Hole in the Southeast !!🤢🥶🤣😂
Whoever invested to build the theme parks, shop houses, and town house in Phú Quốc is just wasting of money. Phú Quốc is about natural rural beaches, but there are no more of those beaches. Beaches now attached with reosorts and restaurants. Most of the tourist attractions in Phú Quốc now are boring.
You really do need to do a bit more research. That part of Phu Quoc is for the domestic tourists, not for westerners (how many westerners would want to travel to Vietnam to see a fake European town?). There are other parts of Phu Quoc that are much better representative of real Phu Quoc: Sao beach, Khem beach, Dong Duong (main town)...
We read online it was specifically made to attract tourists from around the world! That's why we went there! But you definitely right, I think the rest of the island has lots more to offer 😊
@@JordanandEmilydon’t listen to that idiot Ducky! Quack quack! It’s a disaster, trying to hard to be like China! If the theme was created for local Vietnamese I think he means the whole vn country not local in term of close proximity residents. If that is the case possibly only one percent of the population can afford to visit!
You had the ultimate travel day. Phu Quoc. check. London. check. Venice. check. Majorca. check. Now all you need is Banh Mi to end the globe trotting day
Do not go to Ba Na Hills that place is a waste of time and money, it’s a tourist trap. Also do not do the Ha Long 3 day tour, you’re better off doing the one day and staying on land if not then do the Lan Ha bay instead you get more for your time and money.
Im right now on phu quoc. I can not, Recommend to go here, its comparative pricy, boring, food is also not the best. Maybe for 2-3 days its fine, but not longer. In my opinion here are also just 2 good beaches.
@@JordanandEmily Stealing scenes abroad to build a European city in Vietnam has never been successful. People felt this was humiliating, so they spoke up for a ghost town. How should investors make a resort city, suitable for Asians and Europeans to feel comfortable there? That is key..
Vingroup has been losing more than 6 billion dollars in an electric car project to compete with Tesla. This type of loss will soon lead to bankruptcy. They don't own any scientific technology, and wanting to compete with Tesla (the best of the best) is just suicide.
@@andyhuynh6237 Tesla is not a car company, it’s a technology company. Elon admitted that making car is the most difficult production in itself. And it has too many moving parts and a mountain of safety regulations, it is a loosing strategy for Company and if it’s not a legacy auto maker like ford, Toyota, m- Benz or Volkswagen.
Thật tội nghiệp cho kẻ không biết xấu hổ. Luôn muốn những thứ không thuộc về mình. trong khi bản thân lại bán nước cho trung quốc 😅😅 đây chính xác là những kẻ ăn cháo đá bát bị cả asian ghét
@@JordanandEmily been to PQ 3 times and its boring as fck. each its own but not for me and my family. they have basically destroyed a lot of the natural beauty of this island for the dollars. best bang for the bucks is Thailand in the SEA in my opinion. i am Vietnamese and not afraid to see the truth. Vietnam tourist industry is a shit hole at the moment.
you're traveling to Vietnam at the worst time, Lol. Multiple different typhoons and storms have hit Vietnam and many other nearby ASEAN countries since December 2024 so if the city/province you're staying at in Vietnam isn't flooded, then you will be experiencing downpours & endless rain
Very sick n suck of upside down vacation tourist places in phu quoc. Vietnam . Extremely Lousy nonsense investment from money greedy investors with , no experiences of basic investment = fatal failure + bankrupt !🤣🤢🥶😂
I tell u the truth about this Island this Island before was part of Cambodia Cambodia called this Island កោះត្រល់. But after 1990 until now Vietnam has took over this Island Im so sad when i see this Island becomes part of Vietnam
@@JordanandEmily Yeah, that's the truth. not only PHU QUOC, some part of Vietnam is Cambodia. but it's just the past We don't want to war for our land back. We just hope Vietnam doesn't try to destroy us again and again. Cambodia just wants peace; we have enough fights.
If you have evidence, please file a lawsuit to reclaim the island at the United Nations like our country reclaimed the Hoang Sa island occupied by China after 1975, no one believes what Pol Pot (the person who massacred the Cambodian people) said.
@@Sromai-ស្រមៃ Vietnam help Cambodia escape genocide, and now Cambodia have forgotten that. You are just a province of China and have no international voice. It's sad for the Cambodia people
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I came back from Phu Quoc about a month ago, and still miss it so much. although, it was so weird because all the attractions were almost like a ghost town. I went to Grand World twice, and the 2nd time was on a Saturday Night. Unexpectedly saturday night was PACKED with tourists, music, and lights because there was actually a light show at 9pm. They had performances and fireworks on the lake! It was awesome, but every other day was just empty like you experienced. I also went to VinWonders and it was almost like disneyland, but better. It was so quiet so there were no lines whatsoever. i think the time you go really makes a difference, so I loved Phu Quoc so much.
Agreed! It really looks like the time you choose to travel makes all the difference! We're so glad you had a good time!
Loved the video! You made some challenges look fun… well done!
Hahaha thank you!
I went to Phu Quoc last year for my birthday. I was there for a week. I went to the national water puppet theater and saw the most magnificent water puppet show about the history of Vietnam.
They serve a several course elegant dinner before the show and there is a time before the show that they allow you to put on traditional Vietnamese clothing and take pictures.
The show is a fabulous, well produced show.
The kicker...
I was the only person in the entire really beautiful theater but they still served the dinner and performed the whole show as if it were a full theater.
To top it off, when the show was done, the entire staff including the puppeteers and the service staff, sang the Happy Birthday song to me, and they even gave me a couple of small gifts including a handmade paper heart with my name beautifully handwritten on it!
I felt like a king!
Best birthday in my whole life!
There was even a Cajun steak restaurant on the island, (I'm a Cajun so that was a pleasant surprise) a Russian restaurant, and a pearl farm.
Also many other interesting things there.
I got a free upgrade on a beautiful room because of the lack of people at that time.
I rented a moto for the week and went wherever I wanted!
I love Phu Quoc! ❤
oh my gosh!! this is absolutely incredible! what a memory i'm sure you'll cherish forever!! so amazing!
Phu Quoc sounds full of surprises! It’s always interesting to hear about the unexpected experiences travelers have. Thanks for sharing your honest perspective-definitely makes me curious to see it for myself
😊 it really is! Thanks for watching 😊
Grand world Phu Quoc is owned by the Vingroup the largest company in Vietnam.
They seem to have boatloads of money to piss away on massive theme parks and EV cars .
These types of parks appeal to locals but they would normally go when there are holidays and during TET .
Not sure how sustainable these places will be without a constant flow of tourists from all over .
Sun World on the south is fun for one day to go on the cable car but it is over built and empty as well .
Phu Quoc is really just for finding a nice luxury resort on the beach that you can chill for a few days and then leave .
There really isn’t much else to do the town is a dump and I wouldn’t recommend going on any speed boat tours there as they can be dangerous.
Those dogs are actually only found on the island they are called Phu Quoc dogs and have that ridge of fur on their backs .
They are really nice dogs very docile and good natured
We saw those dogs!! They were so cute 😄 it is a shame about all the misplaced investment in the island, hopefully something turns it around one day!
Vingroup got more money than brains. Instant billionaire through corruptions think he can do anything until he step out to the real world thing doesn't go h is way. sad
Thanks for your honesty. I am Vietnamese Australian, and your story is real.
Thanks so much for watching 😊
I just got back from Phu Quoc and it was amazing. I recommend staying in the south part of the island because that’s where the best beaches are. Khem Beach 🏖️ ranked as one of the best beaches in the world 🌎
That's definitely part of our mistake! Haha we'll have to explore south next time!
@ I had crap weather as well but that’s to be expected in October. Luckily for me my hotel was just across the road from Khem Beach so it kind of made things better. Unfortunately all those empty buildings were completed just before Covid hit and they never got going🦶. One of the locals told me the island 🏝️ is busier in November so I’m happy for them. Cheers 🍻
We go to Vietnam at least once every year and we came to Phu Quoc in 2023 on our only visit there. We stayed at the Crown Plaza near Grand World and loved the beach and pool at the hotel. Grand World felt like a ghost town and we found the restaurants and services there to be very expensive compared to the rest of Vietnam. Glad you kept a positive and happy attitude with the unfortunate things that happened!!!
Oh wow so it isn't a recent thing then! We thought we just got super unlucky! Damn, that's such a shame for the locals 😔
This is the main point that people need to understand about Phu Quoc and that it is still largely rural! So it's best not to compare Phu Quoc with other places.
I wish we saw the more rural side, we've heard it's beautiful!
We are going tomorrow simply because it's uncharted territory for us!
Thanks for the video!
I hope you guys get some nice weather 😊 I'm sure it'll be great!
Check out long beach and doung dong area thats good places
Phu Quoc was not as developed when we visited in 2019. We enjoyed the beautiful beaches, island hopping but the food scene was not that good.
The beaches is what we wanted 😄 we just timed it super bad!
You should try traveling to Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province, 100 km from Nha Trang city. This is the ideal destination. Beautiful scenery, beautiful beach, delicious food and cheap, very cheap. The people are gentle, hospitable and friendly
@@tuanhung1000 that honestly sounds absolutely perfect, we'll keep this in mind!
@@JordanandEmilyFlorida got better beaches and it’s much cheaper than Vietnam 😂
@@JordanandEmily Phú Quốc this time of the year is a raining season
Whats that saying? "The biggest stuffups make the best stories" Case in point!
PS..that was some epic stealth videoing at security screening
Hahaha they certainly do! Hahah thank you, we're really liking the 'camera goes through the screening' shot at the moment 😄
It’s refreshing to see the reality of travel - it’s not always picture-perfect, and weather can make such a big impact. New subscriber, let's connect❤
😊 thanks for watching! We agree, it's nice to show the good times but you need to show the bad too!
Was there in September/October 2024, stayed at Vin Pearl Wonders resort, loved the resort but resort, parks and streets are deserted, went to the safari park which was ok with a few more people, but not overly crowded Thanks for the video 👍🏻😎
So crazy how empty it can get! Nice that you had a resort to yourself though! 😄
Wow that was a great price $15aus, with breakfast…+ it has s beauty pool area!
We got so lucky with the accommodation! And they were so nice!
I just arrived back in Sydney after 4 weeks in Vietnam including PQ. We stayed close to you at The Shells. Enjoyed the island but we were here for 1 week. I believe it was maybe a few days too many. 4-5 is enough to see and relax
4 weeks in Vietnam is such a good timeline, we are on the same! You might be right about PQ though, a few days might be all that's needed!
Wrong time to visit PQ, but go to town u could find delicious food just like “lẩu dê,” 7 goat dishes, or seafood at night markets. U could meet a swiss man speak Vietnamese very well, he said he’s so proud to be a Vietnamese son-in-law !😂
Haha we got unlucky with the weather that's for sure! I wish we explored more of the town when we were there!
We are here now and had the most amazing weather and time we did grandworld which was packed the nights we stayed there and did all the attractions only 1 day and a half of rain busy everywhere
That's crazy! This was filmed only a few weeks ago 😄 definitely goes to show the weather differences! We'll need to head back and experience it in the sun!
Very hot though just the end of the rainy season so it was a gamble. We go back tomorrow to Ho Chi Minh for last few days and back to NZ did 8 nights in Phu Quoc probably a bit long we have a lightening storm tonight but no rain but a bit cooler which is nice I hope you come back sometime as the safari was hands down my fav thing
You should watch our ho chi minh video, not to push our own videos 😄 but literally just skip through to the banh mi part, it's a specific place and they are insane! (If you like banh mi of course)
Phu Quoc is one of those vacation destination, like Vung Tau beach town near Saigon where it's crowded during certain seasons and holidays and completely off when it's over, you get the whole city to yourselves, especially around noon.........When there's storms everything cut off, sea and air.....most Vietnamese from the southern tip come to Phu Quoc by sea, without them Phu Quoc is quiet enough, let alone airplanes....you guys really picked the wrong time, but if you're not in a rush this is one of those trip for contemplation. When you look back 10yrs from now all other trips are like mirages, and this is the most memorable one. Have a save trip.
Thats a good way to look at it, it's certainly going to be a trip we remember!! And who's to say we won't come back in better weather one year and see the rest of the island! 😊
Don't you guys Google the weather/season of the destination before travelling? It's the Monsoon season in Vietnam atm... hot, humid and rainy! Best to go there from December to February.
We do! But we travel all year so sometimes we end up in the wrong seasons 😄 we've never had trouble anywhere else in the world until this point though! Haha
About vinwonders. It was a massive private investment just before covid... so the companies that invested there actually put the rents so high, there is noone living there. But during the high season (and dry season), vinwonders, oceanrium, vinpearl safari and the waterpark are great (you would love the cable car ride!)
Looks like we need to get back here for the summer@!
The weather sucks. When did you guys record this video? I plan to go there in one week but can still postpone it.
This was a about 5 weeks ago, hopefully it's looking better now!
Wow, I actually love the concept of the theme park though it's a fine line between cool and tacky. It's sad to see it struggling. Hopefully they can try and entice street vendors and tour groups to try and build it back up. I think something like that would do so well in Australia too
Agreed! I think it was just miss-managed and miss timed 😞 apparently it is better in the summer!
Amazing place
Love your positive ❤attitude
😊 ❤️
Phu Quoc has a monsoon weather, with rain season from April to October. Coming to Phu Quoc at the wrong time is a waste of money. It’s easy to remember: winter in North America is a good time to visit Phu Quoc.
That is a good way to remember it! Run away from the cold and get to the tropics 😄
You should try traveling to Tuy Hoa City, Phu Yen province, 100 km from Nha Trang city. This is the ideal destination. Beautiful scenery, beautiful beach, delicious food and cheap, very cheap. The people are gentle, hospitable and friendly
@@tuanhung1000 thank you will keep message check it out
Thanks so much for your recommendation!
@@JordanandEmily You are welcome dear!
Good information love the video!
Thanks for watching! 😊 glad it's helpful!
i was here 2 years ago it was great after 11 pm i am from usa
is it the night market that opens after 11?
Still looks good. But understand the disappointment, we avoided it because we tought that being stranded on an island with bad weather isn't fun, and instead we are spending more time in Thailand 😊
A wise decision! 😄 we regret going but if we didn't go we would have regretted that too!
@JordanandEmily yep technically regret it that is still on our list of places in Vietnam
Hi guys, shame that your plan didn't go as planned. But please keep in mind next time, do your homework before setting off. This time of the year is normally stormy & just towards the end of the rain season, so it's hit & miss. I agree Ong Lang beach is probably the best option for this time of the year but the hotels that have direct access to the beach might be more expensive. I would pay extra to have a bit of that luxury. I also agree that Phu Quoc is over built. The area you visited and the Sunset town in the south called Mediterranean are mainly for the local tourists who can't afford to go abroad. I would avoid those areas. I would suggest hiring a local tour guide taking you to the local authentic spots like national park or fishing villages. I'm going to Phu Quoc in December. Fingers crossed the weather will improve
Thanks for this! We thought we might get lucky haha we wanted to see the island rather than skip it all together!
@JordanandEmily next time you will. Happy travelling
What kind of carry on luggage do you guys use
We've been using the away bigger carry on suitcase as a checked bag and then just backpacks from a local department store 😄
@@JordanandEmily How has it been holding up with all the travels checking it in everytime? Is the away carry on bigger size durable if checked in often as im looking to buy the same one but will be using it as a check in
Chào mừng bạn trở lại Việt Nam 🎉
Thank you! It's so good to be back 😄
I ❤ U both when You're guys sharing Bánh mì from my country. 😋
😊 so delicious!!!
The dog’s breed is unique, named after the island. However, this breed is not known for its friendliness 😂
Hahaha we much have got lucky with him!
Phu Quoc, great to note that you're in SE Asia you two!! Of course, tour Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hanoi up the island further up north if you want life OUTSIDE the island!! 😃
Absolutely! We've got some good plans to see a lot of the country! 😊
@@JordanandEmily...you guys going back to Saigon? If you do I have a recommendation for you. My favourite thing to do whenever I am there ..
@nn3444 oh what's that!?
This is what I always do on my first day there (and any opportunity I get after that)...
Get to the roof top bar of the Rex Hotel just before 5 pm to ensure you get a good spot. Have a few beers/cocktails and snacks, chill, enjoy the lovely breeze that comes from the river and watch the city comes alive in the evening. The buzz, the light show, people cruising, the history of the place. It is intoxicating and when you are ready, go down to join the people on the street or catch a grab to your favourite eating spot... Oh, how much do I miss Saigon!!!
I visited Phu Quoc 2018, I liked it
How was it!? Was it like it is now or less built up?
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it was great after 11 pm you can get what you want
Oh good to know! 😊
hi season for phu quoc is november till april, so in other words, bad timing. but thank you for documenting.
Absolutely!
Seems like you went to the island at the wrong time, and Grand World way too early in the day 😂 Later in the year, and day, and the vibe totally changes 😊
😄 good excuse to go back! 😉
I invite you to go to the Philippines :) Specially Palawan, Cebu and Boracay + BGC Taguig. For sure your channel will blow :D
Haha thanks! We've actually been but it was just before youtube!
great video
Thanks so much and thanks for watching! 😊
Very happy here
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Camia resort might be the best one
It looked great!
I went to Phu quoc in 2013 and 2019. Honestly there's nothing there that you cant see on the mainland. The beaches are ok, but Thailands beaches are much better. Yes, there's seafood but there are great seafood places all up the coast of VN. I think investors oversetimated the appeal of the place tbh which is why its like a ghost town
You might be right, the coast of Vietnam is one of our favourite places in the world haha
So many better Islands to visit in Vietnam.
Which ones!? We need a list 😄
Couple of reasons /factors
Rainy season/off season
Shortage of flights in vietnam... due to grounding of aircrafts
True that wouldnt help!
What time of year did you have this trip?
This was about 5 weeks ago!
Hi guys love the vids , iam heading to phu quoc next month what was the name of the hotel you stayed in and would you recommend it ? cheers
It was called serenity garden, we linked it in the description! It was suuuuuuper affordable, the rooms were big but run down and the pool was amazing haha so there's really good and bad, depends what you're after 😀
Check out long beach and doung dong and go in and check booking they have a lot of good hotels in the area .
Check Mango bay phu quoc resort, you will not regret.
Im going to visit phuc quoc next week 2024 november..
Fingers crossed! Everything we've heard recently is the weather has cleared up a lot more!
Dont go to PQ at the wrong time! Its fantastic in the right season but hey YT travellers usually do it all on the cheap so peak season is out priced for them. Pity
😄 that actually is a huge factor, yes! Haha we'd rather save the money and gamble on the weather so we can see more places!
Enjoy in Vietnam. Enjoy watching video!
Thanks Suay!!
It's not the best time to visit Phu Quoc during the rainy season . You should wait until mid-December when the rain stops to go there . The best time to visit that island is between Mid-December and Mid-April to have the best weather ( no rain and not too hot ) . But don't go during Xmas , New Year and Têt holidays because of the crowd .
We'll have to come back one year and see it properly!
Thanks for sharing! Mega cool video.💯👍🙏❤
Thanks for watching! 😊
Bro, you made a rookie mistake I see... like the Philippines and Thailand, these months are rainy season / typhoon season in Vietnam, dont travel to islands...
We really did haha our bad! Phu Quoc better in summer then?
@@JordanandEmily actually, best time of the year is between Jan till Jun! 😁
@TranHoangQuan haha good ti know!
@@TranHoangQuan Shoot! I'll be out there in November! I read that November is the start of the high season? I might change plans! Any recommendations besides the obvious on the mainland
@@destinationdezz1588 its 50/50 bro, november is like changing of the season. The dry season is coming in novemver en december. If u are lucky u will catch some nice weather. If u love adventure, I will recommend the north of Vietnam, like Cao Bang, Pu Luong, Moc Chau, Ha Giang.
I've traveled all over asia & now live on Phu Quoc Island. Sorry for your experience. Prior prepereration prevents piss poor performance should be the title of your video. The rainy season this year was mostly dry you showed up on the only week it was like that, a visit to vin wonders is a complete fail. This island has so much more to offer
Exactly! We were prepared for a mostly dry rainy season like you said 😄 unfortunately the weather had other plans!
I have not been to Phu Quoc, but have watched plenty of videos about overbuilt and underutilized resorts all around the island. The Grand World and the Sunset Town, the latter intended to be a copy of the Amalfi towns, are the typical areas meant for tourists. They look deserted this time of year, and I wonder how lively the areas are in the summer season. However, there are many more smaller subdivisions meant to be 2nd homes for the natives from mainland. They are left to run down, in fact many are abandoned, due to lack of buyers. Developers and real-estate investors in Vietnam are repeating the same mistakes made by their Chinese counterparts.
PS. Seems to me a bit south of where you stay is the Night Market. Some recent videos show more tourists and activities even at this time of off-season.
Wish we had time to explore the night markets but every night was super rainy anyway 😞
Honestly you went to Vietnam on the wrong time, it raining season that why raining every day, you should try coming to Vietnam during summer or mid spring when everything is sunny and warm...
We got lucky most other days! 😊 we prefer the less busy period so we just gamble with the weather 😄
Pay a little more, stay at the beach front Novotel Phu Quoc, you won’t be disappointed.
Even in a constant rain storm!? 🤯
Hi Jordan and Emily💞
Hey! 😊
Chúc mừng hai bạn đến tham quan trải nghiệm du lịch Việt Nam.Hôm này các bạn đến với hòn đảo xinh đẹp Phú Quốc, chắc chắn đây là chọn lựa vô cùng hợp lý vì người Việt Nam đã đầu tư rất nhiều vào Phú Quốc để nơi đây trở thành thiên đường du lịch Việt Nam và ĐNA, chúc hai bạn thật nhiều sức khỏe để thỏa thích vui chơi, ngắm cảnh, trải nghiệm trong những ngày ở đất nước Việt Nam thân thiện, mến khách....❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much! We're excited to explore lots more of Vietnam! 😊
Overtalking ! Yes ! Vietnam has been becoming the Sureal paradise of corruption , cheating , failure , bankruptcy……. So Welcome to the infamous Deepest Hell Hole in the Southeast !!🤢🥶🤣😂
It's nice to have the entire hotel to yourselve for only 10 USD...
That was a big highlight for us 😄
Whoever invested to build the theme parks, shop houses, and town house in Phú Quốc is just wasting of money. Phú Quốc is about natural rural beaches, but there are no more of those beaches. Beaches now attached with reosorts and restaurants. Most of the tourist attractions in Phú Quốc now are boring.
We agree, we would have loved to see the natural beauty of the island much more than the other parts!
You really do need to do a bit more research. That part of Phu Quoc is for the domestic tourists, not for westerners (how many westerners would want to travel to Vietnam to see a fake European town?). There are other parts of Phu Quoc that are much better representative of real Phu Quoc: Sao beach, Khem beach, Dong Duong (main town)...
We read online it was specifically made to attract tourists from around the world! That's why we went there! But you definitely right, I think the rest of the island has lots more to offer 😊
@@JordanandEmilydon’t listen to that idiot Ducky! Quack quack! It’s a disaster, trying to hard to be like China! If the theme was created for local Vietnamese
I think he means the whole vn country not local in term of close proximity residents. If that is the case possibly only one percent of the population can afford to visit!
When we were on Gili T
, lombok the dirt roads would flood many afternoon/eves and there are no vehicles so we had to walk in a foot of water 😅😂
You had the ultimate travel day. Phu Quoc. check. London. check. Venice. check. Majorca. check. Now all you need is Banh Mi to end the globe trotting day
hahaha that's such a great way to look at it! 🤣 globe trotting in one day!
Chào mừng bạn trở lại Việt Nam 🍒🍒🍒
Thank youu!!! 😊
Do not go to Ba Na Hills that place is a waste of time and money, it’s a tourist trap. Also do not do the Ha Long 3 day tour, you’re better off doing the one day and staying on land if not then do the Lan Ha bay instead you get more for your time and money.
Good tip! We actually didn't end up doing Ba Na hills for that exact reason! Haha
@@davidnguyen4885 agree 100% half day enough. No need to stay overnight Have some seafood and drive back to Hanoi.
It's a pretty good tip! 😄
Most of those shops were never occupied in the first place.
I guess that's better than them being filled and failing!
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I definitely agree with the eeriness. Sadly this is happening in many other areas of Vietnam as well.
Oh really!? We didn't see it anywhere else but we don't doubt it!
Im right now on phu quoc. I can not, Recommend to go here, its comparative pricy, boring, food is also not the best. Maybe for 2-3 days its fine, but not longer. In my opinion here are also just 2 good beaches.
I'm here too! Weather is good.. not sure what we're going to do for the whole week..r&r is a good start though
It seems like most people have the same opinion of the island! Glad we weren't alone!
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The developers walked away with luggage of $$$$$, while local government and small businesses took a devastating financial loss 😢
This is what I thought might have happened, very sad 😔
@@JordanandEmily Stealing scenes abroad to build a European city in Vietnam has never been successful. People felt this was humiliating, so they spoke up for a ghost town. How should investors make a resort city, suitable for Asians and Europeans to feel comfortable there? That is key..
Vingroup has been losing more than 6 billion dollars in an electric car project to compete with Tesla. This type of loss will soon lead to bankruptcy. They don't own any scientific technology, and wanting to compete with Tesla (the best of the best) is just suicide.
@@andyhuynh6237 Tesla is not a car company, it’s a technology company. Elon admitted that making car is the most difficult production in itself. And it has too many moving parts and a mountain of safety regulations, it is a loosing strategy for Company and if it’s not a legacy auto maker like ford, Toyota, m- Benz or Volkswagen.
like going to a ski resort in June and getting the groupon room. thank you for your donation to the economy:)
Hahaha exactly
So sad. A good waste collection and treatment system + efficient local regulations to protect the environment are only what tourists need
Agreed!
your lucky..Vietjet is always late ....always!!!!!
Hahaha
This is Cambodia island Koh trol
That’s what they call it but it was never Cambodia land ever
I'm confused haha
This is Cambodia island name ( koh tral ) the Vietnamese control this place illegally not long ago.
@@un7796 NOPE
I understand truth hurts.
Phu quoc is actually Cambodia land that was stolen by Vietnam.
Vietnam saved Cambodia from genocide 1970s. Now they are spreading misinformation online claiming Vietnam land and Thailand culture.
Oh wow
Thật tội nghiệp cho kẻ không biết xấu hổ. Luôn muốn những thứ không thuộc về mình. trong khi bản thân lại bán nước cho trung quốc 😅😅 đây chính xác là những kẻ ăn cháo đá bát bị cả asian ghét
It’s rainy season
It was/is 😄 honestly vietnam seems unpredictable
They really screwed up this island by building copies of Italian villages as tourist attraction. We won't come back here, sorry
We feel similar, we'd come back to explore the other areas of it though
It is way overbuilt and overpriced for a ghost town.
Sad to see but you might be right
Too expensive, even native Vietnamese can’t afford it! As for tourists that came to visit PQ and saw fake Europe! 😅😂
😄 too expensive for us too !
@@JordanandEmily been to PQ 3 times and its boring as fck. each its own but not for me and my family. they have basically destroyed a lot of the natural beauty of this island for the dollars. best bang for the bucks is Thailand in the SEA in my opinion. i am Vietnamese and not afraid to see the truth. Vietnam tourist industry is a shit hole at the moment.
@fishbait007 went twice and hated it but still went back a third time? 😄 we loved our time I'm Vietnam
you're traveling to Vietnam at the worst time, Lol. Multiple different typhoons and storms have hit Vietnam and many other nearby ASEAN countries since December 2024 so if the city/province you're staying at in Vietnam isn't flooded, then you will be experiencing downpours & endless rain
Hahaha yeah we didn't time it very well this year! 😅
I would better visit Universal studios
That does sound fun!
You shld hv do some research before going
Spot on!
I hv seen vlogs which showed some beaches that are heavily polluted with plastics. So sad.
@@keangwooichoo6138 super sad 😞
Very sick n suck of upside down vacation tourist places in phu quoc. Vietnam . Extremely Lousy nonsense investment from money greedy investors with , no experiences of basic investment = fatal failure + bankrupt !🤣🤢🥶😂
It was an unusual move 😄 at least the rest of the country is still such an attraction, one of the best places to travel we think 😊
I tell u the truth about this Island this Island before was part of Cambodia Cambodia called this Island កោះត្រល់. But after 1990 until now Vietnam has took over this Island Im so sad when i see this Island becomes part of Vietnam
Woah, we didn't know that at all!
@ hope u come and visit Cambodia my country again
@@JordanandEmily Yeah, that's the truth. not only PHU QUOC, some part of Vietnam is Cambodia. but it's just the past We don't want to war for our land back. We just hope Vietnam doesn't try to destroy us again and again. Cambodia just wants peace; we have enough fights.
If you have evidence, please file a lawsuit to reclaim the island at the United Nations like our country reclaimed the Hoang Sa island occupied by China after 1975, no one believes what Pol Pot (the person who massacred the Cambodian people) said.
@@Sromai-ស្រមៃ Vietnam help Cambodia escape genocide, and now Cambodia have forgotten that. You are just a province of China and have no international voice. It's sad for the Cambodia people